07-28-2025 - Agenda Packet City Council - regular meeting

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N N TM, UTILITIES shall be added to and become part of all delinquent utility bills. If service is suspended due to delinquency, it shall not be restored at that location until a reconnection charge has been paid for each utility reconnected in addition to amounts owed for service and penalties. If delinquent charges are specially assessed under subsection (b) of this section, an additional sum of eight percent computed on the delinquent amount of charges and penalties shall be added to and become part of the amount so assessed to cover administrative costs of making the assess- ment. (b) Payment for service and charges provided for in this section shall be the primary responsibil- ity of the owner of the premises served and shall be billed to them unless otherwise authorized in writing by the tenant and owner and consented to by the city. The city may collect the payment in a civil action or, in the alternative and at the option of the city, as otherwise provided in this subsection. Each such charge is made a lien upon the premises served. All such charges which are on September 1 of each year more than 30 days past due shall be certified by the city clerk to the county auditor on or before December 1 of each year; and the city clerk in so certifying such charges to the county auditor shall specify the amount, the description of the premises served, and the name of the owner. The amount so certified shall be extended by the auditor on the tax rolls against such premises in the same manner as other taxes, collected by the county treasurer, and paid to the city along with other taxes. (Code 1984, § 3.05(1), (8); Code 2003, § 14-110; Ord. No. 246(3rd series), § 1, 6-22-2020) Division 3. Water Service Sec. 2.04.510. Deficiency of water and shutting off water. The city is not liable for any deficiency or failure in the supply of water to customers whether occasioned by shutting the water off for the purpose of making repairs or connections or by any other cause whatever. In case of fire, or alarm of fire, water may be shut off to ensure a supply for firefighting. In making repairs or § 2.04.540 construction of new works, water may be shut off at any time and kept off so long as may be necessary. (Code 1984, § 3.10(1); Code 2003, § 14-131) Sec. 2.04.520. Connection fees. Service shall be furnished only after proper application has been made and connection permit fees paid in full. (Code 1984, § 3.10(12); Code 2003, § 14-132) Sec. 2.04.530. Code requirement. Failure to install or maintain water service in accordance with the state plumbing code or failure to have or permit required inspections shall, upon discovery by the city, be an additional ground for termination of water service to any consumer. (Code 1984, § 3.10(11); Code 2003, § 14-133) Sec. 2.04.540. Service pipes. Every service pipe must be laid in such manner as to prevent rupture by settlement. The service pipe shall be placed not less than seven feet below the surface in all cases so arranged as to prevent rupture and stoppage by freezing. It is the responsibility of the property owner or build- ing occupant to repair frozen service pipes between the curb stop into the house or other building. Service pipes must extend from the curb stops to the inside of the building, or, if not taken into a building, then to the hydrant or other fixtures which they are intended to supply. A valve the same size as the service pipe shall be placed close to the inside wall of the building, ahead of the meter and well protected from freezing. Joints on copper tubing shall be flared and kept to a minimum. Not more than one joint shall be used for a service up to 70 feet in length. All service pipes, including joints, shall be left uncovered until inspected. Minimum size connec- tion with the water mains shall be three -fourths inch in diameter. The strength of all pipes shall be as prescribed by the city. (Code 1984, § 3.10(4); Code 2003, § 14-134; Ord. No. 137(3rd series), § 1, 2-9-2015) CD2:11